Day two of SPINCon 2017 was filled with strategic mindfulness, myth busting, and so much more. The early risers were invited to participate in water aerobics or meditation, with everyone coming together for breakfast prior to the official start of the day.

A gaggle of tech gurus gathered to share ‘Tech That’s Hot.’ Offering advice on mobile apps, as well as differences and potential meeting and event uses of VR and AR, machine learning and AI, RFDI chips, and face recognition. The talk of the rise of Chatbots was discussed as an accessible avenue for even the non tech-savvy attendee, helping with wayfinding, agendas, and more.

Yesterday kicked off the seventh SPINCon, at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX. Senior planners and suppliers from across the US came together for a retreat focused on Brain, Body, Being, and Business. This year’s event logo represents those elements in circles, or as Shawna Suckow, founder of SPIN, and Dean Savoca demonstrated with hula hoops, while also juggling, holding plates, and wearing multiple hats. These elements represented the aspects in the life of planners and why a break to rejuvenate is needed.